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Care Home Hog Roast in Gurnard
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Gurnard and the surrounding area.
- Summer fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre events
Planning an event in Gurnard?
Occasions we serve in Gurnard
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in Gurnard, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Day centre events
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
- Garden fêtes
Old photos of Mill Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Gurnard
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for community open days and days for relatives.
At a rural home near Gurnard, access matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, the light in Gurnard goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast days near Gurnard
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gurnard. Gurnard is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gurnard to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
If your residents have links with All Saints' Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The coast is within about a mile, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in PO31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Gurnard we cover include Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For a care home event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Portland Inn (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Common questions in Gurnard
Can you roast near the sea around Gurnard?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Gurnard too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you come to Gurnard?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Gurnard and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
For somewhere as remote as Gurnard, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards